Stepping Down, Eh?
Canada’s embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he’s stepping down as leader of the country’s Liberal Party after over a decade at the helm.
Trudeau, who became PM in 2015 and won re-election twice, resigned amid months of internal party turmoil, parliamentary gridlock, and plummeting voter support. Post-COVID inflation, housing crises, and criticism of his immigration policies have contributed to his declining popularity; he also faced trade tensions, including tariff threats from the incoming Trump administration.
The Liberal Party will meet today to determine next steps. Trudeau’s successor will have little time to prepare for the election (required to happen by October), with the Conservative Party currently miles kilometers ahead in the polls. Parliament will remain “prorogued” (translation: “paused”) until March 24, and Trudeau will remain in office until a successor is tapped.
ABOVE ALL, LOVE
Governments and ruling parties may change, but the mission of every Christian remains the same: love God and love others.
“Jesus answered, ‘The most important is “Listen, Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” The second is, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” There is no other command greater than these.’”
Mark 12:29-31 (CSB) (read full passage)